Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7514: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- PROTECTING RHODE ISLANDERS FROM COERCIVE ECONOMIC TACTICS AT GROCERY STORES

In committee Last action March 3, 2026: 03/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7514 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO COMMERCIAL LAW -- GENERAL REGULATORY PROVISIONS -- PROTECTING RHODE ISLANDERS FROM COERCIVE ECONOMIC TACTICS AT GROCERY STORES. Primary sponsor: Jay Edwards (Democratic), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 3, 2026): 03/03/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jay Edwards (Democratic); Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (Democratic); Carol McEntee (Democratic); Scott Slater (Democratic); and 1 more.